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1 Date of download: 6/24/2016 From: The Symbol of Modern Medicine: Why One Snake Is More Than Two* Ann Intern Med. 2003;138(8):673-677. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-138-8-200304150-00016 Statues of Asklepios and Hygieia.Beginning in the 17th century, many western medical schools and hospitals incorporated the representations of Asklepios, Hygieia, and the Asklepian into their symbols and artistic decorations. These statues are prominently displayed at Guys Hospital in London, United Kingdom, opposite the old surgical theater. Figure Legend: Copyright © American College of Physicians. All rights reserved.American College of Physicians

2 Date of download: 6/24/2016 From: The Symbol of Modern Medicine: Why One Snake Is More Than Two* Ann Intern Med. 2003;138(8):673-677. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-138-8-200304150-00016 Symbols of the U.S. Army Medical Corps (USAMC). Top.Bottom.(21, 22)https:/www.perscom.army.mil/tagd/tioh/Branches/Army%20Medical%20Department.htm http://ameddregiment.amedd.army.mil/flag.htmThe golden caduceus collar badge of the USAMC, which was adopted in 1902. The regimental insignia of the U.S. Army Medical Department (USAMEDD), which is worn by all personnel in each of its seven corps, including the USAMC. The design of the shield, with its 20 stars, 13 stripes, and green Asklepian, is derived from the original coat of arms adopted by the USAMEDD in 1818. The shield motif also remains central to the modern regimental coat of arms and flag of the USAMEDD (see USAMEDD regimental symbols and history at and ). Reproduced with permission of the USAMEDD and the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry. Figure Legend: Copyright © American College of Physicians. All rights reserved.American College of Physicians

3 Date of download: 6/24/2016 From: The Symbol of Modern Medicine: Why One Snake Is More Than Two* Ann Intern Med. 2003;138(8):673-677. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-138-8-200304150-00016 Mercury about to take off to fly around the world.(34)With a full purse and winged caduceus, Mercury flies around the world, leaving behind his companion, Fortuna, the goddess of good luck. Figure Legend: Copyright © American College of Physicians. All rights reserved.American College of Physicians

4 Date of download: 6/24/2016 From: The Symbol of Modern Medicine: Why One Snake Is More Than Two* Ann Intern Med. 2003;138(8):673-677. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-138-8-200304150-00016 Hermes Psychopompos, god of ghosts and the underworld.(36)This drawing on an ancient vase shows Hermes with the magic rhabdos (rod) and a wingless kerykeion (caduceus) summoning the souls of the dead from the great grave pithos. Figure Legend: Copyright © American College of Physicians. All rights reserved.American College of Physicians

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